ParkRx Monterey County

Find outdoor adventures near you

Spending time in nature can support your physical and mental health with benefits including reduced stress, improved focus, and better sleep. In partnership with ParkRx Monterey County, Montage Health doctors can help patients build time outdoors into their routine by prescribing it as part of their care plan.

Visit the ParkRx Monterey County website to:

  • Search for parks and outdoor spaces near you
  • Filter locations based on your interests and accessibility needs
  • Find ideas for spending more time outdoors

Health benefits of spending time outdoors

Research suggests that regularly spending time in nature can help:

  • Improve thinking and focus
  • Support physical health
  • Improve mental well-being and reduce feelings of stress
  • Strengthen social connections
  • Improve sleep quality

You don’t need to plan a long hike or travel far to benefit. A walk on the beach, local park visit, or simple neighborhood stroll with family or friends can help you make nature part of your routine.

A prescription for the great outdoors

ParkRx Monterey County makes it easy to discover parks, trails, beaches, and other outdoor spaces throughout the county.

Visit ParkRx Monterey County

Upcoming classes and events

Explore our classes and events — most are FREE to the community.

  • Oct
    15
    Thursday
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Get your steps in with our Community Health and Wellness team on a family-friendly walk along the beautiful Monterey Bay coastline. The walk is 2 miles and stroller-accessible.
  • Oct
    18
    Sunday
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Get outdoors with our wellness educators and Ranger Tammy from the Central Coast Bureau of Land Management for a fun, family-friendly guided hike.
  • Oct
    19
    Monday
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Join us for a special screening of "More Than Blue," a documentary about postpartum depression and maternal mental health, followed by a group discussion. The event will shine a light on the less visible and often misunderstood realities of postpartum mental health, moving beyond the extreme cases that can dominate public attention. This event is intended for adults only.